Specially trained therapy dogs are helping doctors, nurses and patients in Denver Some hospitals are allowing dogs to spend entire shifts at the hospital for the doctors and nurses. The trained dogs help staff cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout. John Daley
Denver hospital uses therapy dogs to cut stress and burnout among doctors and nurses Specially trained therapy dogs are helping doctors, nurses and patients at a Denver hospital reduce stress and burnout. John Daley
For young adults, caregiving isn't just hard. It can shape you for life Caregiving responsibilities can cut young people off from peers and interrupt their emerging life story. And there's been little research or support directed at this group. That's starting to change. Kat McGowan
'May love rest gently in your broken heart': What to say to a grieving friend When a good friend's loved one passes away, it can be hard to find the right thing to say. NPR readers share words of comfort they've shared with others — or wish they'd heard themselves. Malaka Gharib
I discovered one way to fight loneliness: The Germans call it a Stammtisch Modern life can be lonely. Some are looking to an old German tradition – of drinking and conversation – to deepen connection through regular meetups. Laurel Wamsley
Think you can't dance? Get up and try these tips in our comic. We dare you! Anyone can dance. As you read this comic, follow each step — and you'll be moving and grooving in no time. Connie Hanzhang Jin
How to cure loneliness? Stammtisch. Loneliness is a modern, cross-generational plague. Some people are looking to an old German tradition for a tried and true remedy. Laurel Wamsley
People in colder countries understand the magic of winter. What's their secret? Researcher Kari Leibowitz traveled to places with some of the harshest winters on Earth to understand how people thrive in the cold and dark. Her findings may inspire you to find comfort and joy in the season. Marielle Segarra
Is mental health at the center of the UHC CEO attack? Experts point to something else There are signs in the latest details emerging on the alleged UHC killer that his mental health may have been compromised. But is it even the right line of inquiry to be questioning his mental health? Katia Riddle